Secretion of Insulin from the Pancreas Is Increased in Response

question 59

Multiple Choice

Secretion of insulin from the pancreas is increased in response to

• A)increased secretin.
• B)increased GIP.
• C)increased guanylin.
• D)increased gastrin.

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